CHICAGO LANDMARKS 2019 PRESERVATION EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2900 West Logan Boulevard Logan Square Boulevards Extension District Adaptive Reuse Recipient: JAB Real Estate, Inc. The Logan Square Boulevards District, designated a Chicago Landmark in 2005, expanded in 2018 to include the former Episcopal Church of the Advent and adjacent parish house when the church closed its doors. The historic structures were designed by noted Chicago architect Elmer C. Jensen, who was a founding member of the congregation. JAB Real Estate, Inc. purchased the property from the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago and pursued designation as a part of their adaptive reuse project to transform the former church and parish house structures into 9 condominium units. Although no interiors were designated, JAB Real Estate, Inc. preserved many of the interior features, including decorative woodwork and trim, and incorporated them into the residential units. Exterior work included masonry cleaning and repair and select stained glass replacement. This adaptive reuse project showcases how a religious building can be discerningly reused while retaining much of its integrity. The Logan Square Boulevards Extension was designated a Chicago Landmark on January 17, 2018. . before and after photos courtesy of JAB Real Estate after before
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CHICAGO LANDMARKS
2019 PRESERVATION EXCELLENCE AWARDS
2900 West Logan BoulevardLogan Square Boulevards Extension DistrictAdaptive ReuseRecipient: JAB Real Estate, Inc.
The Logan Square Boulevards District, designated a Chicago Landmark in 2005, expanded in 2018 to include the former Episcopal Church of the Advent and adjacent parish house when the church closed its doors. The historic structures were designed by noted Chicago architect Elmer C. Jensen, who was a founding member of the congregation. JAB Real Estate, Inc. purchased the property from the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago and pursued designation as a part of their adaptive reuse project to transform the former church and parish house structures into 9 condominium units. Although no interiors were designated, JAB Real Estate, Inc. preserved many of the interior features, including decorative woodwork and trim, and incorporated them into the residential units. Exterior work included masonry cleaning and repair and select stained glass replacement. This adaptive reuse project showcases how a religious building can be discerningly reused while retaining much of its integrity. The Logan Square Boulevards Extension was designated a Chicago Landmark on January 17, 2018..
before and after photos courtesy of JAB Real Estate
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